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Thomas_1 · 10-25-2008, 09:58 AM

Very sorry to hear about this. Our prayers are with you and your family

Marlin · 10-25-2008, 12:47 PM

I came on the scene in March of 2003 and had the pleasure of getting know Steve early on. We, too, shared lengthy telcons, as did Sam, through the night and in the wee hours of the morning covering many subjects, including the proverbial kitchen sink. These will be some of the fondest memories that will keep him alive in my mind.

There is so much more, as the others said, but my mind is slow to work through the deep shock and sadness of these times.

Mrs. DCD · 10-25-2008, 02:20 PM

A man can leave no greater legacy behind than his thoughts and ideas live on in the hearts and minds of those he touched.

May God bless his family with the strength they need at this time.

CampingJosh · 10-25-2008, 06:40 PM

Prayers sent.

PPK 32 · 10-26-2008, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrs. DCD

A man can leave no greater legacy behind than his thoughts and ideas live on in the hearts and minds of those he touched.

May God bless his family with the strength they need at this time.

I can't say it any better than this. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you Steve.

UncleFudd · 10-26-2008, 08:42 AM

I did not know the man personally and I am fairly new to the forum.
But I am a better person and wizened by his actions and deeds. Thanks to all who survive who keep and share his legacy with us every day.
Steve, you are in the better place and we will one day meet. To his family, Lean on us a little. Let us help you to carry the load when you need a little extra.
God Bless you all at this time in your grief.
UncleFudd

jjmitchell60 · 10-26-2008, 11:49 AM

Thank you Steve for this place of solitude and a place where the normal is to NOT be attacked or put down. I know you are in good hands now, God has a plan for you and I know Carla is hurting now but I hope Carla will remember one thing. Steve may be gone but he will never be forgotten. I have been a member for a long time so how long he has touched my life I cannot say but as Pistol said, there were 3000 memebrs when he joined, that is 3001 people's lives that Steve touched on that time on the forum alone. A man that touches that many STRANGER's lives, no doubt has touched so many more family and close friends lives. R.I.P. Steve, Carla you and your family have our deepest condolences from here in the Mitchell household. IF, and I am serious as to this, IF there is anything we can do to help you and your family in this time of sorrow and need; just say what it is. Take care Carla and always remember that Steve will always be with you in your heart, he is in God's hands but he is in your heart.

Enfield · 10-26-2008, 02:01 PM

So sorry to hear the sad news - my thoughts are with his family

I guess that this site will be a fitting, lasting memorial, it would be nice to think we all left something so good behind

ptrck · 10-26-2008, 04:38 PM

My condolences and prayers.

Jason (warpig883)

whiteclouder · 10-26-2008, 06:33 PM

Tac401 gave me some memories I'll not forget. RIP.

Clouder..

TRAP55 · 10-26-2008, 07:17 PM

A man is measured by the kind of mark he leaves on this world, Steve left a good one here.

UncleFudd · 10-26-2008, 07:56 PM

A word of caution guys and gals.

We have lost two very decent people in just the past few weeks with the passing of Steve and Stash.
Don't be the third.
God Bless YOU ALL at this time as we all grieve for our lost brethren.

UF

polishshooter · 10-26-2008, 08:50 PM

Wow.

As one of the "second" batch of "miscreants" that came over when we had like 12 members, I got to know Steve very well.

Him and I worked together with a potential sponsor early on, and I got to know his philosophy pretty well..."they pay US not the other way around...we will GROW this thing bigger than anybody can imagine!"

Which is a pretty GUTSY philosophy when we have like a few hundred members, compared to some other boards, and the guy talking to us has a pretty decent sized growing business...ever since the guy backed out I wonder if he has ever checked back in and saw how big we GOT...

I remember the times we "passed the hat," to keep it going too..

He called me after my heart attack last year, and admonished me to "eat more venison.."

The last time I talked to him on the phone he was looking at a '97 Trench Gun that had been converted back to a riot, and was trying to decide if it was a good deal, and decided to ask me since he said he consodered me "the resident '97 Winchester expert on TFF" (I was HUMBLED that he thought of me that way....) (I just hope my experience with mine and what I read from Canfield's book on US Combat Shotguns gave him enough help on that one....

)

When he offered me my moderator's "powers" back on that last call, and I declined, explaining that not only is my schedule erratic, but also because as I got older and crotchedier I felt a certain "freedom" expressing my own opinions, and not wanting it to reflect on the board if I stepped on some toes, he told me he understood completely, he said he "lurked" on a lot of our wild discussions under a "secret" name a few times, and got fired up and wanted to get involved with the arguments, but refrained, for that same reason.

He wanted NOTHING to reflect badly on this forum.

RIP Steve, from an old friend.

Polish

missy13 · 10-27-2008, 04:53 AM

Hello this is Carla, I just want to thank you all so much for all the beautiful and kind thoughts and prayers for me and my family on the death of Tac.
We are having a very hard time with this and it is so nice to know he was so well liked by everyone. It was such a shock to find him like that as we were just watching tv together a few hours before.
We are having calling hours here from 5-7 PM and the Funeral at 7 Pm, Wed Oct 29th here in Newport Vermont. It is at the Curtis Britch Funeral Home, Silas Ave, Newport Vt. Then Thur, Oct 30, he is going to be taken back to Catskill N.Y. near where we originally lived for burial in The Catskill Town Cemetary where a lot of my family are also buried.
Steve's (Tac) wishes always were to have a closed casket and to be buried back near we met and lived 16 years ago and I am planning to move back to eventually, so I am honoring his wishes.

My son Jonathan, is home from the AirForce for 2 weeks and we are giving each other moral support to help us get through this.
My other son lives in NY and will be there for us on Thursday.

I just want to let you know I have talked to Ginga and we will keep the board alive for Steve. I don't know much about it as this was his thing, but I am going to have Ginga take over and keep it going.
Thanks again and I will come on every once in a while to post in memory of Steve who was so proud of this board.

Take care and God Bless you all!
Carla and Jpnathan

Starlord174 · 10-27-2008, 10:16 AM

I am new to the site, but I feel the loss of Steve, and send sincere condolences to the family from my wife and I.

Redneck · 10-27-2008, 11:48 AM

I've sat here for 15 minutes staring at the reply box, I cannot find the words to express my feelings right now. I'm sorry

nolacajun · 10-27-2008, 03:28 PM

My sincerest and most heart felt sympathies go out to Steve's family. I knew him only slightly, but his sudden passing still shocked me. Prayers and condolences go out to his family and those who knew him well.

Keep him in your heart, and remember with a smile all the good times you had.

John

Crpdeth · 10-27-2008, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missy13

Hello this is Carla

Carla, it is good to hear from you here...Please know that you are in our thoughts.

*hugs*

Donny

SouthernMoss · 10-27-2008, 10:13 PM

Carla, it's good to hear from you. As I told you on the phone, the staff will make sure that TFF and VMBB stay around for a long, long time, and will continue to run the forums the way Steve would have wanted.

You take care of yourself, and know that any TFF'er will be happy to do anything we can to help you get through all of this.

flannelman · 10-28-2008, 12:50 AM

May God give you grace and peace during this time of loss. Prayers sent.

tuckerd1 · 10-28-2008, 06:30 AM

Carla,
I was around a lot in the early years, but have been absent much lately because of life.

When I got the email from Sam I had to come here to offer my condolences. I'm saddened for your loss and I'll pray for you and your sons.

Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.

Look to God during this time of sorrow and He shall provide.

Don

GMFWoodchuck · 10-28-2008, 02:08 PM

My condolences....

Pistolenschutze · 10-28-2008, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthernMoss

Carla, it's good to hear from you. As I told you on the phone, the staff will make sure that TFF and VMBB stay around for a long, long time, and will continue to run the forums the way Steve would have wanted.

You take care of yourself, and know that any TFF'er will be happy to do anything we can to help you get through all of this.

I certainly second that first paragraph, SoMo, and the second equally so! Steve had many friends here, Carla, along with the utmost respect and admiration of us all. Please don't hesitate to let us know if there is anything we might do to assist.

durk · 10-28-2008, 09:43 PM

Prayers Sent!

gdmoody · 10-29-2008, 12:27 AM

I am so sorry to hear this. I did not know him, but if he helped create this forum he must have been a great person worth knowing. My prayers go out to his family.

10-25-2008, 09:58 AM	#26
Thomas_1 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fenton, Missouri Posts: 271	Re: I'm afraid I bring sad news Very sorry to hear about this. Our prayers are with you and your family

10-25-2008, 12:47 PM	#27
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: I'm afraid I bring sad news I came on the scene in March of 2003 and had the pleasure of getting know Steve early on. We, too, shared lengthy telcons, as did Sam, through the night and in the wee hours of the morning covering many subjects, including the proverbial kitchen sink. These will be some of the fondest memories that will keep him alive in my mind. There is so much more, as the others said, but my mind is slow to work through the deep shock and sadness of these times. __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

10-25-2008, 02:20 PM	#28
Mrs. DCD V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: On a beautiful little farm high up on a hill. Posts: 206	Re: I'm afraid I bring sad news A man can leave no greater legacy behind than his thoughts and ideas live on in the hearts and minds of those he touched. May God bless his family with the strength they need at this time. __________________ I have not yet begun to fight! -- John Paul Jones The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his. -- George S. Patton Prepare for the unknown by studying how others in the past have coped with the unforeseeable and the unpredictable. -- George S. Patton Where you have no religion, you are sure to have no government, for as religion disappears, anarchy takes place and fixes a compleat Hell on earth till religion returns. -- Daniel Morgan

10-25-2008, 06:40 PM	#29
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,787	Re: I'm afraid I bring sad news Prayers sent. __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.

10-26-2008, 08:42 AM	#31
UncleFudd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Contributor Posts: 549	Re: I'm afraid I bring sad news I did not know the man personally and I am fairly new to the forum. But I am a better person and wizened by his actions and deeds. Thanks to all who survive who keep and share his legacy with us every day. Steve, you are in the better place and we will one day meet. To his family, Lean on us a little. Let us help you to carry the load when you need a little extra. God Bless you all at this time in your grief. UncleFudd

10-26-2008, 11:49 AM	#32
jjmitchell60 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raised in Buzzard Roost near Frog Town in hillls of Kentucky Contributor Posts: 1,471	Re: I'm afraid I bring sad news Thank you Steve for this place of solitude and a place where the normal is to NOT be attacked or put down. I know you are in good hands now, God has a plan for you and I know Carla is hurting now but I hope Carla will remember one thing. Steve may be gone but he will never be forgotten. I have been a member for a long time so how long he has touched my life I cannot say but as Pistol said, there were 3000 memebrs when he joined, that is 3001 people's lives that Steve touched on that time on the forum alone. A man that touches that many STRANGER's lives, no doubt has touched so many more family and close friends lives. R.I.P. Steve, Carla you and your family have our deepest condolences from here in the Mitchell household. IF, and I am serious as to this, IF there is anything we can do to help you and your family in this time of sorrow and need; just say what it is. Take care Carla and always remember that Steve will always be with you in your heart, he is in God's hands but he is in your heart. __________________ Oath Keepers NOT ON OUR WATCH www.oathkeepers.org 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." -- Benjamin Franklin When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes Duty... Thomas Jefferson Last edited by jjmitchell60; 10-26-2008 at 11:08 PM..

10-26-2008, 02:01 PM	#33
Enfield V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NZ Posts: 302	Re: I'm afraid I bring sad news So sorry to hear the sad news - my thoughts are with his family I guess that this site will be a fitting, lasting memorial, it would be nice to think we all left something so good behind

10-26-2008, 04:38 PM	#34
ptrck Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 13	Re: I'm afraid I bring sad news My condolences and prayers. Jason (warpig883)

10-26-2008, 06:33 PM	#35
whiteclouder V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Idaho Contributor Posts: 293	Re: I'm afraid I bring sad news Tac401 gave me some memories I'll not forget. RIP. Clouder.. __________________ Visit whitecloudliterary.com, my small place in the ether.

10-26-2008, 07:17 PM	#36
TRAP55 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Occupied Territory Of Kalifornia Posts: 1,834	Re: I'm afraid I bring sad news A man is measured by the kind of mark he leaves on this world, Steve left a good one here. __________________ Aim small...Miss small www.mausercentral.com/forum

10-26-2008, 07:56 PM	#37
UncleFudd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Contributor Posts: 549	Re: I'm afraid I bring sad news A word of caution guys and gals. We have lost two very decent people in just the past few weeks with the passing of Steve and Stash. Don't be the third. God Bless YOU ALL at this time as we all grieve for our lost brethren. UF

10-26-2008, 08:50 PM	#38
polishshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 7,859	Re: I'm afraid I bring sad news Wow. As one of the "second" batch of "miscreants" that came over when we had like 12 members, I got to know Steve very well. Him and I worked together with a potential sponsor early on, and I got to know his philosophy pretty well..."they pay US not the other way around...we will GROW this thing bigger than anybody can imagine!" Which is a pretty GUTSY philosophy when we have like a few hundred members, compared to some other boards, and the guy talking to us has a pretty decent sized growing business...ever since the guy backed out I wonder if he has ever checked back in and saw how big we GOT... I remember the times we "passed the hat," to keep it going too.. He called me after my heart attack last year, and admonished me to "eat more venison.." The last time I talked to him on the phone he was looking at a '97 Trench Gun that had been converted back to a riot, and was trying to decide if it was a good deal, and decided to ask me since he said he consodered me "the resident '97 Winchester expert on TFF" (I was HUMBLED that he thought of me that way....) (I just hope my experience with mine and what I read from Canfield's book on US Combat Shotguns gave him enough help on that one....) When he offered me my moderator's "powers" back on that last call, and I declined, explaining that not only is my schedule erratic, but also because as I got older and crotchedier I felt a certain "freedom" expressing my own opinions, and not wanting it to reflect on the board if I stepped on some toes, he told me he understood completely, he said he "lurked" on a lot of our wild discussions under a "secret" name a few times, and got fired up and wanted to get involved with the arguments, but refrained, for that same reason. He wanted NOTHING to reflect badly on this forum. RIP Steve, from an old friend. Polish __________________ The problems we face today are there because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by those who vote for a living.

10-27-2008, 04:53 AM	#39
missy13 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5	Re: I'm afraid I bring sad news Hello this is Carla, I just want to thank you all so much for all the beautiful and kind thoughts and prayers for me and my family on the death of Tac. We are having a very hard time with this and it is so nice to know he was so well liked by everyone. It was such a shock to find him like that as we were just watching tv together a few hours before. We are having calling hours here from 5-7 PM and the Funeral at 7 Pm, Wed Oct 29th here in Newport Vermont. It is at the Curtis Britch Funeral Home, Silas Ave, Newport Vt. Then Thur, Oct 30, he is going to be taken back to Catskill N.Y. near where we originally lived for burial in The Catskill Town Cemetary where a lot of my family are also buried. Steve's (Tac) wishes always were to have a closed casket and to be buried back near we met and lived 16 years ago and I am planning to move back to eventually, so I am honoring his wishes. My son Jonathan, is home from the AirForce for 2 weeks and we are giving each other moral support to help us get through this. My other son lives in NY and will be there for us on Thursday. I just want to let you know I have talked to Ginga and we will keep the board alive for Steve. I don't know much about it as this was his thing, but I am going to have Ginga take over and keep it going. Thanks again and I will come on every once in a while to post in memory of Steve who was so proud of this board. Take care and God Bless you all! Carla and Jpnathan

10-27-2008, 10:16 AM	#40
Starlord174 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 20	Re: I'm afraid I bring sad news I am new to the site, but I feel the loss of Steve, and send sincere condolences to the family from my wife and I.

10-27-2008, 11:48 AM	#41
Redneck V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South central PA (gods country) Posts: 188	Re: I'm afraid I bring sad news I've sat here for 15 minutes staring at the reply box, I cannot find the words to express my feelings right now. I'm sorry __________________ I'm not apologizing, I am what I am There is no compromising, I don't give a damn Ozzy Osbourne - Lightning Strikes

10-27-2008, 03:28 PM	#42
nolacajun V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 70	Re: I'm afraid I bring sad news My sincerest and most heart felt sympathies go out to Steve's family. I knew him only slightly, but his sudden passing still shocked me. Prayers and condolences go out to his family and those who knew him well. Keep him in your heart, and remember with a smile all the good times you had. John

10-27-2008, 10:13 PM	#44
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: I'm afraid I bring sad news Carla, it's good to hear from you. As I told you on the phone, the staff will make sure that TFF and VMBB stay around for a long, long time, and will continue to run the forums the way Steve would have wanted. You take care of yourself, and know that any TFF'er will be happy to do anything we can to help you get through all of this. __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

10-28-2008, 12:50 AM	#45
flannelman Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rural Arkansas. But isn't all of Arkansas rural? Posts: 1,176	Re: I'm afraid I bring sad news May God give you grace and peace during this time of loss. Prayers sent. __________________ What we do in life echoes in eternity! **** Liberals, they make about as much sense as a screen door on a submarine. If you want to be a looser the best way to get there is to hang around with other loosers.

10-28-2008, 06:30 AM	#46
tuckerd1 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Paint Rock Valley, Alabama Posts: 3,147	Re: I'm afraid I bring sad news Carla, I was around a lot in the early years, but have been absent much lately because of life. When I got the email from Sam I had to come here to offer my condolences. I'm saddened for your loss and I'll pray for you and your sons. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. Look to God during this time of sorrow and He shall provide. Don Last edited by tuckerd1; 10-28-2008 at 06:33 AM..

10-28-2008, 02:08 PM	#47
GMFWoodchuck Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 1,369	Re: I'm afraid I bring sad news My condolences....

10-28-2008, 09:43 PM	#49
durk Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,026	Re: I'm afraid I bring sad news Prayers Sent! __________________ Durk

10-29-2008, 12:27 AM	#50
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,310	Re: I'm afraid I bring sad news I am so sorry to hear this. I did not know him, but if he helped create this forum he must have been a great person worth knowing. My prayers go out to his family. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)